My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

a silent storm, both maintaining a facade of tranquility while assessing

can have time to think it over." Nicole, surprised,

to return, Jared would certainly notice her

he felt confident in

she could delve deeper into her thoughts,

"Mr.

go," Ian whispered, subtly informing them of their readiness

this information, Nicole's thoughts

leave San Joto, possibly taking her with

mean Lawrence

attempting an escape crossed her mind, yet the complexities and risks

instinctively, she knew

you a chance to leave," Lawrence said with a deep

away from San Joto

to

our previous lives, as if we had never

was beyond her imagination that Lawrence